[GSoC 2013] Questions regarding GeoReporter Android Open311 Smartphone Client

[Bhargav Golla]

Hello

I am Bhargav Golla, a Computer Science undergraduate student from India. I am an avid mobile app developer. I worked on Phonegap apps during GSoC 2012 with Apache Software Foundation's PhotArk Project (discontinued) and have developed many Windows Phone apps. I am also well versed with native android app development. I have developed Android app for Exotel Techcom Pvt. Ltd. ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.exotel.mobile ) and it is being used by its clientele of over 2000 firms. My github account (http://github.com/bhargavgolla) will provide much more details about my developer expertise.

In my search to find an organization that has challenging problem statements in Mobile application areas, I found Bloomington, IN and was very much interested in the GeoReporter Android Open311 Smartphone Client project. While I was trying to come up with a feasible solution and plan to write a good proposal, I got a few questions.
1. Was the option of crossplatform app considered before development of Open311-mobile?
2. Since this app will be compatible with every Open311 server, should we first ask for the url to the server when user opens app?

I would be very much obliged if I am provided with answers to these questions and whatever questions that may arise in future as they will help me in writing a good proposal and in turn get chosen to Bloomington,IN.

Regards
Bhargav Golla
Developer. Freelancer.

[Cliff Ingham]

We looked at PhoneGap originally, but the performance of the app was very slow.  The native apps are orders of magnitude faster than doing the app inside of a webview.

The apps do currently ask for the endpoint when the user first opens the app.

[Bhargav Golla]

Thanks for providing your feedback on my questions. I will go ahead and try to build a proposal towards this project including your suggestions.

Bhargav Golla

Developer. Freelancer.

B.E (Hons.) Computer Science

BITS-Pilani

Github | LinkedIN | Website

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[Bhargav Golla]

Sir,

With your help on my questions, I have got a clear idea about the project. I have developed a proposal for the same mentioning details about my plan of implementation. I have attached the same with this mail. I would be very much obliged if I could get some feedback regarding this.

Thanks

Bhargav Golla

Developer. Freelancer.

B.E (Hons.) Computer Science

BITS-Pilani

Github | LinkedIN | Website

[Bhargav Golla]

Hello

I hope my mail hasn't missed your attention. I would be very much obliged if someone could provide some feedback on my proposal so that I can improve it and make it stronger thereby enhancing my chances of working with Bloomington.

Thanks

Bhargav Golla

Developer. Freelancer.

B.E (Hons.) Computer Science

BITS-Pilani

Github | LinkedIN | Website

[Bhargav Golla]

Hello Cliff and Rick.

I was wondering if you have some feedback about my proposal. I would be very much obliged if you could share the same with me on the mailing list or on Melange.

Regards

Bhargav Golla

Developer. Freelancer.

B.E (Hons.) Computer Science

BITS-Pilani

Github | LinkedIN | Website